Taraash Jewelry

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anklets for women
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Introduction
Worn around the ankle, Payal, also known as
Anklet, Paijeb and Paizeb, is the modern and
compact version of Ghoonghru. In India, Payal or
Paijeb was an essential part of a girls life
right from the time of her birth, to wearing it
throughout her life. However, today Anklets are
more of a symbolic ornament in different parts of
the world, and are worn for different reasons.
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Payal or Anklet
Therefore, Payal is a form of Ghunghru. However,
it must be noted that Ghunghru is synonymous to
dance whereas payal is an ornament worn on the
feet.
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Origin History
The origin of the anklet dates back to the
Mesopotamian era. Anklets originated in the
ancient times in Egyptian, Indian and Arab
cultures. During those times, women belonging to
the royal class wore it as a symbol of their
wealth and status.
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Source of Inspiration
Payal is a word that is used a lot in poetry to
indicate the sound of the coming and going of the
girl, her dance and the gaiety of the wearer.
Payal was in fact once a compulsory ornament that
a married woman had to wear, however, this
tradition is slowly dying out.
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Innovations
They have traveled across several civilizations
and have evolved in look and style. In the past,
anklets signified a womans marital status. Now,
its a fashion accessory that girls wear with
their outfits, both Indian and Western.now
anklets are made of plastic, beads, stones and
other materials too. This makes them more
wearable as an accessory.
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Occasional Dressing
Occasionally, anklets on both ankles are joined
by a chain to limit the step. This practice was
once prevalent in Southeast Asia, where the
effect was to give a "feminine" short tripping
step. Today, a few Western women follow this
practice, but rarely in public. More rarely
still, some people wear "permanent" ankle chains
and even connecting chains.
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Suitability
Anklets can be worn on with almost all kinds of
outfits, thanks to the wide variety now
available. Thanks to choices in material, like
metal, plastic or bead, those with sensitive skin
types can wear the kind that suits them best.